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Japanese culture and traditions Kotodama, words we say make ourselves 言霊につき英語で説明
Kotodama, the mystical power of words. In this belief, our way of thinking and behavior depends on Mitama in each word we speak.
Japanese culture and traditions Tsukimi moon viewing: Kangetsu no Yube 2026 in Daikakuji as the same way over 1,100 years ago 月見と大覚寺観月の夕べ2026英語で解説
Tsukimi is a custom to admirer Chushu no Meigetsu, the full moon in fall. In Dakikakuji, we can enjoy it in the same way as over 1,100 years ago.
Japanese culture and traditions Goshuin English guide: 御朱印につき英語で説明
In this post, I'll show you what goshuin is: The origin, meaning, way to get, types, and special ones in Gion Matsuri festival.
Japanese culture and traditions Kekkai speaks to us without a word 結界につき英語で説明
We often spot this bar in Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, and other facilities. It is a Kekkai (結界). In this post, I'll show you what it is. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions Shinyoku makes all the things come alive 新緑につき英語で説明
Shin Ryoku(新緑) means "new green (leaves)" that tell us the arrival of the new season. In this post, I'll show you the way to enjoy them.
Japanese culture and traditions 🎏Koinobori on iPhone:こいのぼりにつき英語で説明
What is 🎏?I heard we can use 🎏 on every single iPhone. The Emoji stands for Koinobori or "Carp Streamer," the carp-shape...
Japanese culture and traditions Setsubun :We drive away Oni/ Jyaki and greet spring 節分を英語で説明
On February 3, we cerebrate Setsubun in order to chase away Oni, the evil spirits, and welcome a new season. We throw roasted beans and decorate the entrance of our home with an ornament of sardine.
Japanese culture and traditions Eto, the traditional calendar in Japan 干支につき英語で説明
In Japan, we have several ways to express a year: Koki, Imperial period, Japanese lunar calendar, CE, and Eto(干支). This post shows you a comprehensive understanding.
Japanese culture and traditions Komorebi, the Japanese Aesthetic sense 木漏れ日を英語で説明
Komorebi(木漏れ日) means the sunbeams leaking from woods and leaves. we can't find such a word in any other languages but you can understand our aesthetic sense. 合掌